07 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
1
Russia's chief envoy to the Hebrews discusses national unification and a new constitution to unite Jew and Gentile under the Czar while promising peace and internal development. Tokyo reports public calm as peace terms emerge. Portsmouth furniture remains with the U S State Department per sources.
The Rev G A Cooke pastor of the Orange Methodist Church sues the Wesleyan Association of Boston Rev Charles Parkhurst of Somerville editor of Zions Herald and Prof Borden P Bowne of Boston University for 20000 Attachments were levied by Deputy Sheriff Kelley as part of the long running heresy dispute In East Boston the Dock Trust seeks city documents to pursue tracks on public streets if litigation proceeds amid a tense Alderman Linehan clash over rules and committee power at City Hall.
Electric lighting can reduce boiler coal and ash storage area, freeing floor space for better use or rental. Learn the cost by writing, calling, or visiting the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston at 8 Head Place to consult their Contract Agent.
Dr Charles Parkhurst of Zion s Herald cites April 1904 charges by Dr Cooke against Boston University Professor Bowne as heresy allegations that were dismissed. Bowne told BU students he “I went I saw I conquered.” Cooke later claimed falsehood and unfair treatment, while Parkhurst notes Cooke’s long history as a fighter and his battle over Sunday golf in Medford.
An official report declares the crushing defeat of the Russian remnant after five hours of fierce combat at Nai Butu on Sakhalin Island. Russian losses numbered 130, while Japanese casualties were slight.
TORIO Sept 6 The Japanese defeated Russians in a series of sharp engagements in northern Core a on Sept 1. Russian forces retreated as Japanese troops pressed operations along the frontier, signaling a turning phase in the campaign.
Local forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and nearby areas. Thursday and Friday will be breezy with light westerly winds.
Fair Thursday and Friday with light to fresh west winds. A tropical disturbance approaches Barbadoes from the southeast. High pressure remains in the inner valleys while low pressure is over New England and west Texas. Light showers from New England to the West. Temperature changes are pivotal with cool air persisting from the Mississippi Valley eastward.
Two explosions yesterday near 17 19 Pearl Street shattered windows and damaged Merrill and Co offices in a sandstone building. Witness W G Merrill described a strong odor, a first outside blast lifting a ton flagstone, blue flames, and a second blast that wrecked interior spaces as investigators probe defective insulation and escaping gas.
Lightning struck a two story L shaped wooden barn owned by the Boston and Albany railroad on North Beacon street Brighton. The blaze consumed the barn and hay and grain, with losses about 6000. Five horses from the stock yards and one from Kalman Parnis were rescued. a 10 year old boy Allen Cull led a coal company horse to safety. Electric cars on the street were blocked for over an hour.
In a fierce thunderstorm a funnel shaped cloud swept over Merrimac valley. Twelve men were knocked senseless by lightning including Frank B. Trull and Parkin P. Trull Jr. and seven farm hands at C. I. Hood’s farm. A cow died and two houses were struck as power lines and the telephone were blown from poles.
The Supreme Court bench including Judges Morton and Hammond dissents but decides in favor of Cecil P. Wilson and Mary I. Wells owners of land on Newbury Street who sought to enjoin the Institute of Technology from building on open space around the square area allotted to the corporation by the Legislature under specified restrictions.
The 1903 act allowing Tech to build to the sidewalk does not revoke earlier 1861 land grants restricting building to one third of the square. The full court supports the landowners opposite the square, signaling potential impact on Tech Harvard merger plans and a possible relocation debate.
Nervous women take Horsford's acid phosphate to quiet nerves relieve nausea and headaches and induce refreshed sleep according to the advertisement.
When you take whiskey for cramps colds and chills Sanford's Ginger is claimed to be ten times more effective and always healthful, advertised as a healthful remedy.
The notice promotes next Saturday and Sunday trolley trips on the Boston and Worcester trolley line praising the best trolley ride in New England with fine scenery and low fares.
Quoth Stingaree: You are a man after my own heart, sir. Let me thank you with all my heart for one of the worst days, and some of the greatest moments, in my whole career. From the Stories of Stingaree, by E. W. Hornung.
Police recount a bold, professional robbery at the Sweetwater Hotel Bedford Springs. A mounted thief entered Mrs. Elizabeth N. Butler's room night or early morning, grabbing jewels worth about 5000 dollars, plus cash and securities, before fleeing. Tracks show muffled hoofprints and careful approach.
Inspectors Patterson Smith and Norton arrested John O Day of West Lebanon New Hampshire after a fierce hand to hand struggle in Merrimac street. He confessed to breaking into the Franklin Falls Boston and Maine station Tuesday night and blowing open the safe single handed. Six mileage books worth 150 dollars were found while he tried to dispose of them in the pawn shop.
Private advices from Kishineff say street fighting continues. Roughs are sacking Jewish shops and killing or wounding many inmates. Over a score of soldiers have been killed. The Jewish self-defence committee is active in organizing resistance to the troops.
Details from the interior ministry describe an incident at Kishineff on September 4 where authorities tried to disperse demonstrators at a Jewish funeral. The clash grew into fighting between Jewish protesters, socialist workers, and anti Semitic mobs. Police sparred when revolutionary cries emerged, and revolver fire drew a large crowd. Three police were stabbed among the wounded.
Charles L. Tucker faces a second bid for life as Justice Knowlton and four colleagues hear defense and prosecution in Pemberton square. James H. Vahey criticizes the last trial while Attorney General Herbert Parker mounts a forceful objection to granting Tucker another chance at freedom.
In a sporting brief on page four column two, Boston Nationals drop a 2 to 1 score in a River League clash with Philadelphia. Britt and Nelson anticipate a rematch Saturday. Brockton veterans set a world hand-tulle record at Taunton fair. Dedham polo club loses to Myopía. Wollaston’s Champion White falls to Garden City golfer. New Jersey rifleman wins Wimbledon Cup.
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